{"product_id":"the-avalanche-handbook","title":"The Avalanche Handbook","description":"A complete update of the leading text for avalanche courses worldwide\n\nMore than 75,000 copies sold of previous editions New chapter on risk management Includes new photographs and updated illustrations\nThe Avalanche Handbook needs no introduction. For this new fourth edition of the course-adopted and internationally recognized book, David McClung has completed an in-depth review and update of the entire text, as well as consulted outside experts in explosives, search and rescue, and other key topics. Comprehensive sections cover the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; avalanche terrain and forecasting; safety and rescue; risk management, preventive and protective measures; and more.\n\nTechnical yet accessible and with extensive photos, illustrations, graphs, and charts throughout, The Avalanche Handbook will continue to be essential reading for avalanche professionals and serious winter backcountry adventurers.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 168051539X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.168051539X.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McClung, David\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44453011193917,"sku":"BVV.168051539X.A","price":18.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/168051539X-0.jpg?v=1793917213","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-avalanche-handbook","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}